Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern

Peraton is a national security and mission capability company providing technology solutions across land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Peraton Labs is seeking Summer 2027 Cyber Research Interns to conduct applied research and development in cybersecurity, deep learning, cyber deception, cyber operations, software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and program analysis.

What you'll do:

• Design and implement state-of-the-art Deep Learning models to detect cyber security threats
• Design and implement cyber deception technologies to deter adversaries
• Conduct literature survey on state-of-the-art cyber deception technologies
• Conduct literature survey on adversarial attacks against Deep Learning architectures
• Rapidly develop Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) demonstrating research findings
• Prepare documentations and presentations summarizing research findings
• Collaborate with team members and integrate PoCs/prototypes into a unified technology
• Create a broader impact by developing implementation plans for transferring the technology to Government customers
• Full-spectrum cyber operations, offensive and defensive cyber operations
• Software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and exploit development
• Machine learning methods as applied to cyber security problems
• Program analysis (including vulnerability detection and/or remediation)

What they're looking for:

• • HS diploma and some advanced level training
• • US Citizenship required
• • Must be a current student actively pursuing a BS/BA, or preferably a MS or PhD, degree majoring in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Science, or related field
• • Demonstrated hands-on experience building systems in Python (PyTorch and Tensorflow) or C/C++; additional languages (Java, Rust, Go, etc) is a plus
• • Knowledge of Linux and Windows platforms
• • Ability to integrate, build, and test high-quality technical solutions
• • Effective communication and writing skills
• • Familiarity with the principles and technologies used in modern TCP/IP networks is a plus
• • Experience working with cyber datasets is a plus
• • A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up-to-date with developments in your field
• • Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions
• • Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas

Benefits:

• Eligible employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Parental leave